Meaning of 穂先(ほさき) in Japanese

穂先
Kana Reading
ほさき
Romaji
hosaki
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    ear (e.g. of wheat)
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    tip (e.g. of brush or spear)

Related Kanji

穂 JLPT 1

15 strokes

ear, ear (grain), head, crest (wave)

On'Yomi: スイ

Kun'Yomi: ほ

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先 JLPT 5

6 strokes

before, ahead, previous, future, precedence

On'Yomi: セン

Kun'Yomi: さき, ま.ず

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